Williamson's ton lifts NZ to thrilling win

June 20, 2019 00:26

NZ 245-6 (48.3 ovs) vs SA 241-6 (49) | Scorecard

Andile Phehlukwayo to bowl the final over, with New Zealand needing eight runs from six balls for victory.

Santner pulls the first ball to deep midwicket for a single to bring Williamson back on strike.

Williamson then slams the next ball over midwicket for a six to bring up his century in grand style which also levels the scores. That was predictable as Williamson picked the slower ball early and slammed it over cow corner for a six!

What a fanastic innings under pressure from the New Zealand skipper.

He steers the next ball past short thirdman for a four to carry his team to a thrilling four-wicket victory with three balls to spare.

Williamson finishes unbeaten on 106 from 138 balls, as New Zealand emerge winners as they jump to the top of World Cup points table.

New Zealand stay unbeaten with four wins from five games, while South Africa stare at an early elimination with just one win from five games.

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